Ownership more than doubled between 2008 and 2018 The overall increase in ownership is surprising for two reasons. Firstly, it shows a steady increase in gun ownership even as California is widely regarded to have some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. Laws prohibit ownership of essentially all "assault weapons," ban the sale of many popular handguns, require owners to take a written test to receive a license to purchase a gun, and permit police to deny a concealed carry permit at their discretion. Secondly, the spike in California gun ownership runs counter to trends in gun ownership identified in national surveys. Data from Gallup show that the percentage of Americans who have a gun in their home has remained roughly flat over the past ten years—around 40 percent of Americans have a gun in their home. A smaller percentage, around 30 percent, identify themselves as gun owners. https://freebeacon.com/issues/repor...ip-over-last-decade-despite-strict-gun-laws/# California's left runs the govt and due to its draconian restrictions, people are buying more guns. Each time there is an islamic terrorist attack or mass shooting, democrats impose restrictions on law abiding gun owners (but not illegals buying guns). As is so often the case with the left-the outcome is exactly the opposite of the intent.
At the same time, the state of California has seen a significant increase in the number of firearms sold within the state, finding their way into the possession of those who cannot legally possess them. Moreso than are being smuggled in from any other state. https://www.atf.gov/docs/undefined/cawebsite17183919pdf/download
The real issue is Criminals obtaining firearms somehow. This is a crime in any case. And those firearms are used to commit crimes. Criminals do not obey laws. So strict gun control and denial of a permit to carry a handgun do not affect criminals in any way.....